I’ve lost my comrade-in-arms, Fasoranti mourns Adebanjo
Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has mourned the death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying he has lost his comrade-in-arms. In a statement he personally signed, Fasoranti expressed shock and sorrow over Adebanjo’s death earlier on Friday at the age of…
FUOYE Alumni Defend VC Prof. Fasina, Dismiss Sexual Harassment Allegations
Over 300 former students of the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, have voiced strong support for him, dismissing recent sexual harassment allegations as a coordinated attempt to tarnish his reputation. In a statement signed by…
Elumelu Foundation, UAE Collaborate to Support Young African Entrepreneurs
The United Arab Emirates – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, from all 54 African countries, today, signed a USD$6million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and Khalifa Bin Zayed…
BREAKING:Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Dies at Age 96
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a revered leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has passed away at the age of 96. The elder statesman died peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State….
Tems becomes co-owner of MLS club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has made history by becoming the first African woman to join an MLS club’s ownership group. She has partnered with San Diego FC (SDFC) through her company, The Leading Vibe. SDFC officially announced her addition as…
Meet Princess Owowoh, Nigeria’s first female graduate of British military academy
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu made history as the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. At just 24 years old, she distinguished herself among 135 Officer Cadets during…
FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres
The Federal Government has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to address shortage of medical personnel in correctional centres across the country. The Ministry of Interior has also secured a presidential approval for the National Youth Service…
BREAKING: Blackout As National Grid Collapses
The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. According to report, the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to…
Eko Electricity Distribution Company Rolls Out Free Prepaid Meters
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has commenced the distribution of free prepaid meters to Band A customers within its franchise area as part of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) scheme. This initiative aims to bridge the metering gap in Nigeria,…
MTN Implements Major Tariff Hike, Raises Data Prices
The 1.5 terabyte 90-day plan has risen from N150,000 to N240,000, and the 600GB 90-day plan is now priced at N120,000, up from N75,000, according to the updated list. MTN has implemented a major tariff hike and raised data prices….